Buyer’s Guide: Trail Bikes

Niner RIP 9 RDO

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The RIP 9 RDO (Race Day Only) frame uses the same patented CVA suspension—and shares the same swooping curves—as the company’s XC-oriented Jet 9 RDO, but this model is built for burlier terrain. It has 125mm of plush travel, a 142mm Maxle rear thru-axle, and ISCG 05 chainguide mounts. The version here is decked out with XTR components, Reynolds carbon wheels, and a matching RockShox Revelation RCT3 fork.